Archives for May 2017

A lot of technical skill goes into recording the electric bass guitar to produce a solid sound. A DI and amp can be used together or just choose one to find the best sound for you. A good direct box will help bring out the low fundamental. A large diaphragm dynamic mic placed off center…… See More

Although MP3 files will continue to see high usage, they are on their way out. However, the compressed audio format “AAC” not only is growing in popularity, but actually allows for better sound quality than the MP3 format does. Users of the REAPER software can take advantage of this new way of sharing audio, as…… See More

To make the final mix for your song the best it can be, it’s important to take on crucial step just before beginning the mixing process. Editing the music– from the bass guitar to vocal pocketing to vocal breaths. Although these steps are often tedious, they are not only the steps that professional musicians take,…… See More

If you would like to make your own music with a synthesizer the Focusrite Red 8 is just the ticket. They have been the head of the class since they came out with the Red 4 and the Red 8 is just that much better. All the features that were in the 4 are also…… See More

Mixing a song can be a long, grueling process that, more often than not, seems neverending. But it’s important to know when to stop mixing, and recognize that the music is as polished as it is going to be. While there are always things that can be further fixed or edited, without deadlines, you will…… See More